Matterhorn Ultraks Trail "VZR"Trail running

This course represents a thrilling challenge for super-fit runners: 9.6 km long, 1,500 vertical metres and some tricky terrain. A race for hardened athletes who nonetheless prefer to take care of their joints.

Best season

Description

The Matterhorn Ultraks Trail races have taken place every August since 2012. The routes are devised so that non-runners also enjoy an impressive spectacle and can cheer on the competitors.

The VZR course (standing for "Vertical Zermatt - Rothorn") leads as the name already says from Zermatt up the Rothorn. For the final section of the race under the cable car Rothorn the, the runners are awaiting a grade of 35%. Whoever reaches the summit is guaranteed a loud cheer!

Newness for 2015

Route with very steep climbs in places

For spectators: exciting viewpoint at Sunnegga and Rothorn

For spectators: the cable card leading to the finish line at the summit